TO Short Cuts, poverty is one’s own making. It is not pre destined. Neither is it influenced by other people. Nor is it the desire
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The courage to serve
THE Gospel for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 25:14–30) presents the familiar parable of the talents. At first glance, it seems to be
BBM’s governatorial bet in Bohol
MANY days have passed since the US midterm elections and news bulletin still carry the effect and impact of the republican loss in both the
Abolish or Strengthen the Council of the Laity
An Appeal for Institutional Renewal, Meaningful Representation, and Greater Lay Participation in the Diocese of Dumaguete THE question deserves serious consideration — should the Diocesan
“No need of any answer”
APRIL 21, 2022, a Thursday, was a day that can never be forgotten in Short Cuts’ lifetime. He was travelling home from a regular visit
Preparing for eternity in the ordinary
THE parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 is a gentle but urgent reminder that the Christian life is never meant to run on
“Maundang na ang waldas”
IF US President Donald Trump were to say that the result of the US midterm elections does not reflect the voters’ huge dissatisfaction with his
When Places of Worship Become Places of Risk
THERE is something particularly disturbing about a Facebook video showing a priest celebrating Mass when, without warning, a massive crucifix behind him suddenly comes crashing
Christ’s blueprint for the saintly soul
THE mountain rises, and the crowd follows. They come expecting laws etched in stone, but the Word made flesh opens his lips and speaks blessings
Pagka-dakong eskandalo
I FIND it very amusing to read the editorial of one leading national daily when it tried to make a comparison between the case of